Winning blow: king to f2 (e1·6)
c9-15408Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28. Kf2 Bg6 29. Qxh8+ Ke7 30. Qf6+
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to f2.
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#3).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Bg8, then Bc5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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